De'Asia Thompson holds a BA (Sociology) and MSW from The Ohio State University and is a doctoral student at the Institute for Clinical Social Work. She is licensed in Ohio and Tennessee and founded Rise Counseling Group, a social-justice private practice in Dayton serving Black women and women of color with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

KaBrea Welch is a school principal in Trotwood, Ohio. Previously, she served as assistant principal, teacher, and house team lead in Dayton and worked as a Teacher Education Advisor for Teach For America. She holds an MEd in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Cincinnati.

Andrea Molina is a HUES board director contributing clinical research and education expertise to health equity efforts and moderating Minority Health Month panels. She’s also a Dayton-based headshot, branding, and portrait photographer with a background in visual communications and neuroscience research.

Victoria Nalls is a Dayton community leader and Recording Secretary for the Dayton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a national group enriching African American children through educational, cultural, and social programs.

Allison Williams, a Dayton-area professional, is Director of Site Operations at NPower, has 500+ LinkedIn connections, and serves on the Association of Fundraising Professionals board.